Based on the statistical data of Wuhan city from 2003 to 2013, an empirical analysis of the relationship between intensive utilization of agricultural land and rural economic development in Wuhan was conducted through econometric meth- ods including unit root test, co-integration test, error correction model and Granger causality test. The results showed that both intensive utilization of agricultural land and rural economic development in Wuhan ascended in fluctuations as a whole, there was long-term equilibrium and Granger causality between intensive utilization of agricultural land and rura...